Forgotten True Crime

In this bonus episode of Forgotten True Crime, we explore the mysterious disappearance of 4-year-old Joan Gray Croft during the devastating 1947 Woodward tornado. As the town lay in ruins, Joan was last seen in a chaotic hospital basement, only to vanish without a trace. Was she taken by two men for medical help, or did something more sinister occur? Join us as we piece together th

When Jack Leary is found brutally murdered in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, in 1933, the community is left reeling. The investigation that follows spans nearly a decade, punctuated by false confessions, dismissed charges, and a trial that raises more questions than answers. Join Trevor Shelby as he examines the evidence, the key players, and the enduring impact of this baffling case on the t

In today's episode of Forgotten True Crime, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Lonnie Fellick, a 7-year-old boy from Chicago who disappeared in October 1947. Lonnie, who was facing the possibility of being sent to an institutional home due to his family's eviction, made a fateful promise to his mother that he would run away if she sent him away.Join us as we explore th

Join us on Forgotten True Crime as we uncover the shocking murder of 14-year-old Ben Coleman in 1921. This case shook the small town of Duncan, Oklahoma and left the community searching for answers. We delve into the events of that fateful night and the investigation that followed. From the gun battle at the train yard to the hunt for the mysterious "hijacker," we uncover t

Hello, and welcome everyone to Forgotten True Crime. My name is Trevor Shelby. The Spooky times are almost here, meaning we are telling Haunted stories once again. Today we are telling the story of James Bailey, who was murdered by Henry "Dutchy" Baker in San Quentin Prison in California. Dutchy believes that he is free from his former friend... but soon, he realizes that h

February 23rd, 1929, in Cranford, New Jersey. A man making a delivery sees a fire in the distance on the road. What he comes upon would stick with him for the rest of his life. Another woman had been murdered and set on fire. Who was this woman? Did she have any connection with Margaret Brown who died a year earlier?Make sure you join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/U

I have spent quite a bit of time on this case because I wanted to answer this one simple question, was the torch slayer a serial killer? The basic definition of a Serial Killer is someone who commits a series of murders, often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic, predictable behavior pattern. Because of how things were handled, you probably never heard

Robert Franks had gone missing, and his Father, Joseph Franks, went out looking for him. At home, his mother receives a phone call from someone claiming to have her son... and he wanted money or his life.Make sure you join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oBtAL_OqUsh3ZSiR-ttMwCheck out our Facebook page at Facebook.com/OkieInvestigationsand our Blog Truecrime.blogIf

February 23rd, 1929, in Cranford, New Jersey. A man making a delivery sees a fire in the distance on the road. What he comes upon would stick with him for the rest of his life. Another woman had been murdered and set on fire. Who was this woman? Did she have any connection with Margaret Brown who died a year earlier?Make sure you join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/U

February 23rd, 1929, in Cranford, New Jersey. A man making a delivery sees a fire in the distance on the road. What he comes upon would stick with him for the rest of his life. Another woman had been murdered and set on fire. Who was this woman? Did she have any connection with Margaret Brown who died a year earlier?Make sure you join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/U